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Today we learned that God of War (2018) will be the next PlayStation exclusive to get a PC release. Sony announced not only the PC port of God of War today, but also the release date for the game, revealing it will be launching on Steam early next year. God of War is just the latest in a string of PlayStation exclusives that have made the jump to PC, and it's arguably the biggest PlayStation franchise to be confirmed for a PC release thus far.

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For nearly three years, the Nintendo Switch has reigned supreme when it comes to hardware sales in the United States. As the previous generation wound down and the new generation began ramping up, the Nintendo Switch found itself on top of NPD's sale charts month after month. But, in September, that all changed when the Switch was finally unseated by a new top-seller: The PlayStation 5.

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If you've been trying to get a PlayStation 5 with no luck and you're in the United States, Sony made an announcement today that you're going to want to take note of. Sony has announced that it will open up PlayStation Direct sales for the holiday season, allowing prospective buyers to register ahead of time for a chance to purchase a console. Of course, there are a few caveats to consider before signing up, but this could be the best chance at buying a console many have this year.

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With all the attention that the likes of Apple, Samsung, and even OnePlus are getting these days, it's almost too easy to forget that there are other previously big names still running the rat race known as the smartphone market. HTC may have silently slid into the background to cater to very specific markets, but Sony is still pushing hard in almost all its serviced countries. It hasn't exactly been making great strides, though, so it's rather surprising that it has scheduled an announcement for a new Xperia product in about two weeks.

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Chip manufacturers all around the world are struggling to increase production to meet demand. Chip shortages are impacting all sorts of industries, including automotive and electronics manufacturers. TSMC, the largest chipmaker in the world, and Sony are considering building a jointly operated chip factory in Japan. Reports indicate that the Japanese government is also considering investing a massive amount of money into the joint venture.

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Sony is hoping to coax more cash out of gamers who managed to find a PlayStation 5 in stock, with new TVs that include PS5-friendly features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, and a badge to more easily recognize them. The "Perfect for PlayStation 5" branding will launch first on five models of Sony TV, with the idea being that gamers can be confident they'll each make the most of the console's video and audio capabilities.

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With the launch of the PlayStation 5, it is expected that Sony would eventually try to push its older gaming systems out of the picture. That almost happened this year, but the company relented and allowed some venerable consoles to continue the status quo. That's not to say that it's willing to spend resources on maintaining those well-aged PlayStation systems. It seems that the company has discovered a strategy to push the PS3 and the PS Vita into obsolescence by making it extremely difficult to purchase games and DLCs moving forward.

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Sony has revealed a new product in its wearable speaker lineup called the SRS-NS7. The device is a wireless neckband speaker that works with the WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter. The wearable speaker is designed to provide an immersive home theater experience providing a new way for fans of sports, TV, and movies to hear the sound that goes along with the action on the screen.

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October is almost a shockingly big month for PlayStation Now, as the service is getting several big-name releases. In all, seven games are heading to PlayStation Now in October, and headlining the group is none other than The Last of Us Part II. It's hard to imagine there's any significant number of The Last of Us fans who haven't played the sequel yet, but if you're in that group, you'll soon be able to play it as part of PlayStation Now.

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Today we're taking a peek at rumored stores for Sony PlayStation 5 restock both online and in-person at brick and mortar stores. At the moment, reports of restocks are largely rumors, and an official release schedule has not yet been revealed by any one retailer. By the time you read this article, though, this may have changed!

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Ever since launching the PlayStation 5, Sony has been on something of a buying spree, but it looks like the company isn't done yet. After acquiring Housemarque, Nixxes, and Firesprite earlier this year, Sony has made the announcement many fans were waiting for. Sony has confirmed that it's acquired Bluepoint Games, the studio responsible for several PlayStation remasters and remakes, including Demon's Souls on PS5 and Shadow of the Colossus on PS4.

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If you were one of the lucky few to gain access to a Sony PlayStation 5 order in the recent past, check again. It would appear that some consumers attempting to order from Sony Direct are now getting emails about shipping delays. This isn't particularly uncommon, when it comes to shipping basically anything here as we get closer to the holiday season - but it could be bad news for those hoping to get a PlayStation 5 any time soon.

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